Severe Watch Possible Central Ohio — August 22, 2026 — SevereWX

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Slight risk for severe thunderstorms across central Ohio on August 22, 2026, where damaging winds and large hail remain the primary threats. Mesoscale discussions highlight evolving storm potential from the Plains to the Ohio Valley, with a 60% chance of a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. No watches or warnings are currently active.

Timeline

12:16 AM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for northeast CO, southwest NE, western KS

The SPC issued a mesoscale discussion concerning Severe Thunderstorm Watch 613 for parts of northeast Colorado, southwest Nebraska, and western Kansas. Storms in this region posed a severe weather threat overnight into early morning. Conditions have since quieted with no active watches now.

12:43 AM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion for central IL

The SPC released a mesoscale discussion related to Severe Thunderstorm Watch 610 affecting parts of central Illinois. This addressed potential for severe storms through the early morning hours. The watch has expired with no current alerts in place.

11:38 AM EDT — Mesoscale Discussion: 60% chance of severe watch for central/eastern OH, eastern KY, northern/western WV

The SPC issued a mesoscale discussion outlining severe weather potential across central and eastern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, northern and western West Virginia, with a 60% probability that a severe thunderstorm watch will be needed. Storms could produce damaging winds and hail this afternoon. This aligns with the Slight risk outlook for the region.

What's Next

Storms are expected to develop this afternoon across central Ohio under Slight risk, where a severe thunderstorm watch issuance remains possible in the next few hours. Monitor local NWS offices for updates as conditions evolve.

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